Asian long-horned beetle
US /ˌeɪ.ʒən ˌlɔːŋ.hɔːrnd ˈbiː.tl̩/
UK /ˌeɪ.ʒən ˌlɔːŋ.hɔːrnd ˈbiː.tl̩/
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a large, invasive beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) native to China and Korea, known for its long antennae and its destructive impact on various hardwood trees in North America and Europe
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The Asian long-horned beetle poses a serious threat to maple trees.
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Efforts are underway to eradicate the Asian long-horned beetle from affected areas.